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Robertson News
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February 2015
www.robertson.nsw.au
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Introducing Dr Eric Pugliesi
b y P i We i L i m
Dr Pugliesi will be joining the
Robertson Doctor as our new
registrar on the 5th February
2015, and will be with us for
at least 12 months.
Originally from Peru Dr
Pugliesi has been in
Australia since 2008 and like
our Dr Dalia, has chosen to
become a citizen.
Dr Pugliesi has gained vital
rural medicine experience in
such places as Western Dubbo
and Bathurst Hospitals,
Bundaberg hospital as well as
metropolitan hospitals
like St George and Canterbury
hospitals. Dr Pugliesi has a
particular interest in emergency
medicine so having a mentor
like Dr Ben Lim who has had
many years in that area will be
fertile learning ground for him.
Dr Pugliesi loves dogs (surely a
sign of excellent character) and
enjoys swimming in his spare
time. He also loves the
Southern Highlands and rural
life and we are all looking
forward to him joining both our
practice and the community.
Accommodation Needed :
Eric will need a place to stay during his term with us at
Robbo. Ideally a granny flat or even a room would be helpful.
Get ready to vote ! – NSW State election in March
The NSW State election is on 28 March 2015 and this time Robertson has
changed electorates. Following an electoral boundary change, Robertson
has moved from the seat of Kiama to the seat of Goulburn. The Goulburn
electorate includes Moss Vale, Berrima, Bundanoon and Robertson from
the Wingecarribee Shire and the local government areas of Goulburn,
Upper Lachlan (Crookwell and Gunning), Boorowa and Yass Valley. The
sitting member for the seat of Goulburn is Pru Goward (Liberal Party).
You can see the exact boundaries on the Electoral Commission website at
http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/districts/profiles/2015/Goulburn
Information about enrolments and voting procedures for the election can
be found at http://www.vote.nsw.gov.au/
The list of polling places and candidates will be listed on this site when
they are finalised.
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Breakfast Club@Robertson School
Just one day each month or term !
The Robertson School proposes to run a breakfast club each school
morning for students whose parents need to leave home early for their
work.The more volunteers we get, the less days you’ll be required to assist !
It would require parent and community volunteers to enable this program to
operate successfully.The main reason for starting up this Breakfast Club is
to enable parents to keep their children at our fantastic school rather than
transfer them to a school closer to parental work.
What would it look like?
A small group of children supervised by parents, community volunteers or
interested staff who arrive at school at 7:30am and have breakfast followed by
some supervised games and activities. These children would then move to normal
school supervision under our COLA which commences at 8:30am.
Where would it be held?
In the Blue Room, Music Room or Canteen COLA depending on the season and
the number of students.
What would students eat?
Cereal, toast and fruit juice.
What would it cost?
Gold coin donation or donation of cereal, juice, bread, milk
Who could come?
Children whose parents leave home early for work. Children whose parents have
an early appointment. Please consider volunteering just one day each month or
term. You can bring your own school age children with you.If you are unable to
physically volunteer you may be able to source some donations of breakfast food
for us: eg day old bread from the bakery for toast, fruit juice, milk or cereal from a
supermarket.
Contact the School for further information
(02) 4885 1284
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Editor-Robertson News
Our community needs a part-time volunteer to take editorial
responsibility for the Robertson News.
T h e R o b e r t s o n C o m m u n i t y Te c h n o l o g y C e n t r e
(CTC@Robertson) is a welcoming hub providing community
facilities and enriching experiences in the arts and education. It
is a not-for-profit organisation managed by the Robertson Shed
Inc and run by volunteers.
In support of the Robertson community, the CTC publishes the
8-12 page bi-monthly community newsletter, the Robertson
News. This vital role as Editor is to ensure the quality of the
content, liaise with contributors, advertisers, printers and
distributors. Working closely with the CTC Committee, you will
help develop ideas for articles, community announcements and
other information sharing initiatives.
This role offers a fun and interesting way to connect with the
community while providing a stimulating creative outlet for
someone with a knack for writing, who's pretty organised, enjoys
people, has a responsible nature and is comfortable taking the
lead when needed. Previous experience in the production of
newsletters/publications would be very handy but isn't essential
because the role comes with support from people who do have
it. Does this sound like you? Further information including a
copy of the volunteer position description can be obtained from
Jenny Kena (President) at [email protected] or
mobile 0429 826 431
Interested parties should send an expression of interest to
[email protected] no later than 11 February 2015
Contribution Guidelines Please submit all articles and event notices to
[email protected]
The submission deadline for the April edition is
March 15, 2015.
All submissions, advertising and payments must
be received by this date to ensure inclusion. Any
material received after this date will be held over
for the next issue. Submissions may be modified
at the editor’s discretion.
CTC@ Robertson is managed by the Robertson
Shed Inc.
PO Box 3069 Robertson NSW 2577
Ph: 02 4885 2665 [email protected]
Disclaimer
This newsletter is an independent publication
under the auspices of the Robertson CTC. The
ideas presented are not necessarily those of the
editors nor the Robertson CTC. Statements and
opinions presented in the publication are made in
good faith and the editor and CTC@Robertson
do not take any responsibility for those
statements and opinions, any inferences drawn
from them or actions and charges that may result
from them. The editor reserves the right to not
print any item that is defamatory to any person or
organisation or that is anonymously sent.
New Editor for Robertson News
On behalf of the CTC Committee, I would like to thank Vicki Ioannou and Owen Greenwell for all of their work on the Robertson
News in 2014. Vicki put her hand up for the role as the Editor when the CTC took over the publication from the Robertson
Chamber of Commerce. The team of Vicki and Owen produced a quality publication.
At the end of 2014, Vicki decided to hang up her pen as Editor. This February edition of the Robertson News is edited by a team of
CTC volunteers and a new Editor is now being sought. We look forward to hearing from community members interested in this
fun and exciting volunteer position (see Ad for Editor – Robertson News in this edition).
Jenny Kena, President, CTC@Robertson.
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ROBERTSON’S NEW “TOWN SQUARE”
by Naomi Janzen
To the casual tourist, Robertson is a village of natural
and commercial delights...without a town square.
There are gathering places, from the bowlo to the
sunny tables outside Pirouette to the self-serve
windshield washing station at Rockabellas to wi-fi
enabled CTC to the playgrounds, camping sites and
waterfalls beyond, but there is nothing that serves the
same purpose as your classic, everyday town
square...Until now!
Yes, Robertson now has a town square. A place where
you can people-watch while sipping the hot or chilled
beverage of your choice. A place where you can get up
on your soapbox and shout your opinion. A place
where almost every type of person in Robertson, young
or old, male or female, old spud or new sprout,
can mix, mingle, joust, join, canvas, see and be
seen...and ask around about a lost puppy.
Almost every type of person, but not all because, sadly
for some, it is a virtual town square not a physical
'bricks and mortar' place.
Robertson's town square - or, at least,
the closest thing to one that our fine
village can claim to have - is a
Facebook group called "Robertson
Commons”
Anyone can join. Anyone can post. Anyone who has
computer access (and with the CTC and its rent-by-thehour computers to fall back on, that really means
anyone who can poke semi-effectively at a keyboard)
can get in on the fun.
Pi Wei goes on to say "People in Robertson are always
chatting" and that she's glad the group, at 255 members
and counting, has become so robust in spite of the
contentious nature of some of the more political
exchanges. "I'm glad that everyone can just be
themselves and express their opinions freely."
As with any town square, a lot more goes on than
chatting. Every time there's a thunderstorm, the group
fills with photos of scared pets that ended up in a
stranger's yard or pets that are missing. (If you only
checked the group at these times you'd think it was a
pet/owner reunion site). On any given day, locals can
browse posts by other locals reporting current
conditions on Macquarie Pass, asking for tradie
references, swapping recipes, complaining about road
closures, rallying support for a cause, selling household
items, sharing a joke and everything in between. And if
you have too many lemons on your tree and want to
trade for some garlic someone's grown in their
backyard, you can find out more by keeping an eye on
the posts about the Robertson Crop Swap - another
initiative of Pi Wei's that's taken off like a rocket.. But
that's an article for the next edition...
To join Robertson Commons, type that into
your Facebook search or go to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
532851290160464/
Facebook, for anyone fortunate or unfortunate enough
to have encountered it (depending on how addictive a
personality you have, among other factors), is an
online community made up of people from just about
every part of the entire world. Started as a way for the
geekier uni students at Harvard to get social with the
hotter ones, it has exploded into a social media giant
that users access by creating a photo-plus-blurb
"profile" and then posting pictures of their lives,
comments about others' lives and opinions about
everything.
That's as much room as this article has to devote to a
very complex subject except to say that "groups" are
like little online clubs within Facebook that anyone can
create and invite people to join.
Pi Wei Lim is the creator of "Robertson Commons".
Inspired by its sister group, the "Burrawang Village"
group, Pi Wei felt there needed to be a Robertson
equivalent because, while that group is useful in many
ways for anyone in the vicinity,
"Robertson isn't Burrawang.
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Let’s Look at Locals
with Lindy Scott
Joan Compagnoni
Lyndy Scott: There’s no need to introduce Joan Compagnoni!
How long have you lived in Robertson Joan?
JC: 48 years, but I was told I had to be here 50 years before I
could be called a local. There will be a BIG party to celebrate
‘I’m a local at last!’ at the School of Arts in June 2017. Then
there’ll be another BIG party there on 4 February 2021 when I
turn 100.
LS: everyone, put those dates in your diaries! What was
Robertson like when you first came to live here?
JC: smaller, quieter and safer for children to walk and ride
anywhere. But just as misty. My daughter Elizabeth was in
third year high school when we arrived so walked from home
to catch a bus. On her first day, the mist was very thick, it
continued that way all week. On Friday Elizabeth said, “If I
don’t get home today you’ll know I’ve got lost in the mist”.
LS: How many were in your family?
JC: My late husband Ken, me and seven children – five boys
and two girls. We sadly lost one son at 33 in a car accident.
Your Local Community
Needs You !
Become a Volunteer Member of the Robertson Community Centre Management
Committee
ROBERTSON COMMUNITY CENTRE IS
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS FOR ITS
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
The Committee is a volunteer
Committee which, on behalf of
Council, looks after the day to
day running of the Robertson
Community Centre.The Centre
provides a local venue for
family and community
functions.
LS: how many descendants do you have?
JC: 16 grandchildren, now 15 as one died in a car accident. I
have 25 great grandchildren.
LS: I know that, every year, you send each of the 25 a birthday
card and a book to encourage reading. And of course you
remember all their names! Please tell me about another family
member, your dog.
JC: I’ve always had pets, but Jazz the German Shepherd was
very much Ken’s dog. After he died, Jazz visited his side of the
bed every day for a year. Then she changed to my side.
Recently, dear Jazz was put to sleep at 15+ years old. (This is
a truly remarkable age for her breed. There must be something
good in the water ).
LS: you’ve always been very involved in the Robertson
community. Tell me what you’re part of now and have been in
the past.
JC: now it’s bible study classes; Ladies Fellowship of the
Church; Meals on Wheels (delivering to many younger people
over the years); Seniors and I’m its rep to the management
committee of the community centre and its rep to district
Seniors; I enjoy going to the REPS talks and I especially love
reading at the primary school every Monday. I meet children in
the street and it makes my day to hear “Oh, it’s Mrs C!” and to
see the joy on their faces. In the past, I was on the Village
Association; the parents’ committees of brownies, guides, cubs
and scouts; Robertson and Moss Vale P&Cs; and the tennis
club playing comps. I was also working part time and then full
time.
LS: what does it mean to you to still have your car licence?
JC: everything! There’s little public transport here and I don’t
want to ask for lifts all the time. Each year it’s a bit worrying
going through the retesting and so on. Now I just drive to
places I know well in Sydney and Canberra, but I happily drive
around the highlands.
LS: what are some changes you’ve seen in Robertson over 48
years?
JC: children being driven to school. I remember there being
about 40 bikes in the racks at the school and now I only see
two or three. There are a lot more cars, not like when I grew
up in Lane Cove and played cricket in the street. If you had to
move the banana box wicket, that was very heavy traffic! I
grew up going on Sunday School picnics and they happened
in Robertson too for some time, but
not now. However, I believe the spirit
of our community hasn’t changed. If
we ever need help, we know friends
and neighbours will be there
immediately.
LS: thank you Joan and we all look
forward to celebrating both BIG
parties with you.
Being a member of the Committee offers you the
opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills of
community management as well as offering you the
opportunity to meet new people and develop new
friendships.
The Committee would welcome fresh input from
new members.We have a couple of long serving
members who have decided to retire from the
Committee.
If anyone is interested in joining the Committee
please contact :
Lynne Morrison on 4868 0704
or come along and meet the Committee
at its next meeting- afternoon tea provided.
When: Wednesday 11th February
2015, 1.30pm
Where: 1-3 Caalong St, Robertson
Who ?: Interested members of the Robertson
Community
Tech Tip – Warning and a Reminder
We have had a few people in the Highlands caught out with an
encryption virus. In the instances we have heard of they
received an email purporting to be from a Government body
containing a link.
Clicking on the link installed the virus
rendering their files unreadable and useless. This is actually
ransomware, once infected they are offered a solution at a
price. Of course paying money to whoever has created this
infection is not recommended and doesn’t guarantee you will
get your files back. So a reminder to be wary, treat any
unsolicited email as suspicious, do not click on links or open
attachments. Even if it looks like a company that you deal
with, better to go to the internet and type in their web address
and sign in in your usual way. Also back up your files regularly,
to the cloud, to an external hard drive etc. Ask us if you need
some advice or assistance with this.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe 2015
Joan on her first-ever ocean cruise thanks to her eldest
son. Sydney-Melbourne-Hobart, 2-8 January 2015
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Karen Mewes, Manager, Robertson CTC. 4885 2665
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Robertson CTC News
by Karen Mewes, CTC Manager
The CTC is looking forward to a busy start to 2015. In February and March we have basket
making courses, a talk on living and working in Polar Regions complete with photographs and
samples of some of the clothing and equipment used. We will also be running regular computer
classes on Friday mornings. Commencing with basic computers suitable for complete beginners
and working through various applications such as Word, Excel, email and using iPad or tablets.
Included will be a course on PowerPoint which is especially suitable for parents wanting to help
their school age children with their presentations. Classes are a maximum size of 6, include a
manual or course notes and are taught by a qualified trainer with over 10 experience in teaching
computer skills.Book now for special introductory prices. For Seniors Week in March we will be
running a couple of workshops giving an overview on mobile phones and iPad / tablet PCs. Next
term there will be further lessons on these plus Window 8, Office Online, cloud storage &
password management.Call into the CTC for the full list of computer courses or to view samples
of the type of baskets you could make.
Dates for your diary
Computer classes each Friday 10am – 1pm cost $65 or $55 concession
per session.
Friday 13 February - Basic Computing, for beginners or those wanting
to gain confidence.
Friday 20 February –Word. Create and edit written documents, includes
tips and shortcuts, suitable for beginners or those
wanting to improve or refresh their skills.
Friday 27 February – Excel. Create and edit & understand
spreadsheets. Includes tips and shortcuts. Suitable for
those with some computer knowledge.
Friday 6 March – Email. Introduction to web based email (Yahoo,
Hotmail. Gmail). Includes sending photos and saving
contacts. Suitable for beginners.
Friday 13 March – PowerPoint Create and edit presentations. Especially
suitable for parents wanting to help school aged children.
Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March – Seniors week activities.
Friday 27 March – IPad / tablets, part 1 – Set up and start using apps, email etc.
Saturday 28 February - Photographic Journey Around Antarctica and Beyond, with Glenn
Dawson (see article about Glenn on page 7 for further details).
Saturday March 14 and 28 - Three separate workshops on Basket Making with Jill Taylor
For all bookings and for any further information phone us on 4885 2665 or email me on
[email protected].
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ROBERTSON SHOW
BEST LITTLE COUNTRY SHOW AROUND.......
The 2015 Robertson Show (or
Royal Robertson Show, as some
are now so fondly referring it to
as) will be held on Friday 6th &
Saturday 7th March and plans
are well underway.
The 2014 show was a great
success with the sun making an
appearance allowing everyone to
enjoy the great events at the show.
Horse events were welcomed back
after having been cancelled in the
previous two years. The hay
stacking competition, demolition
derby and fireworks were the usual
crowd favour. We did however add
a new event “the Robbo Redneck
Challenge” which was a lot of fun.
As the rain kept away last year and
we will be ordering fine weather
again for the 2015 Show.
many of the local schools in
activities such as the “Spud
Olympics”, milking demonstrations,
shearing demonstrations and
“Chook” washing, which is
guaranteed to entertain young and
old.
Saturday will see a packed program
of Horse Events and the attendance
of the Stationary Steam Engine
Club and we will be holding all
your favourite activities. Even
though we will be saying goodbye
to one of our favourite ring
announcers, Bruce Johnson it is still
promised that you will be
entertained by the “The Boys on the
Mic” as the new protégé “Colin
Munro” makes his debut. The Dog
Show, will again be packed full of
high standard exhibits, so don’t
forget to venture beyond the fence
and check out the dogs on parade.
SHOW TIME !!!
The Beef Cattle Judging and
The 2015 Show is shaping up to be Poultry Pavilion will be a must see
on Saturday and we will cap off the
just as much fun and excitement.
evening with the ever popular
We have many ideas in the
Demolition Derby and spectacular
pipeline to keep all at the
Fireworks Display.
Robertson Show entertained and
those attending Friday will be
impressed by the wonderful sights For the first time, at the Robertson
of the Dairy Cattle on exhibit and Show and for the second time in
NSW we will host a miniature goat
Horse Events in the centre ring.
display and competition. Don’t
We are gearing up for record
forget to check out these cuties.
entries in the pavilion – we look
forward to seeing those cakes,
The ever popular Potato races will
flowers, crafts and needleworks
be on again but if you are not up to
start to arrive as we get closer to
competing in these high class events
Show Day.
maybe think about a team for “The
Robo Red Neck Relay Challenge”.
Friday we will again be hosting
It will be returning. This will be run
our “School Day” full of
as mens and womens heats as teams
educational experiences and good of 4 challenge themselves to a
old fashion kids fun involving
variety of races.
The grand Final Challenge will see the
crowning of the 2015 “Robo Red
Necks”. So get yourself a team together
for some fun. The rules will be on the
website in the near future.
SHOW GIRLS WANTED !!!!
We are searching the district for entrants;
this is not a beauty contest or talent quest
by any means. It is the chance for one
lucky girl to represent Robertson and act
as a spokesperson for our town and the
Robertson show and progress onto the
zone finals (if she wishes); all entrants
must be 18-25 and will receive great
prizes. Having a little fun on the way is
the best bonus of all. If you would like to
nominate yourself or know of anyone
who would make a great ambassador for
Robertson, please contact our President
Leesa Stratford, the website or check out
Face book for more information
Have you ever thought of becoming a
member of the Robertson Show
Society? It is a great way to demonstrate
your support to one of the last “True
Country Shows” around. Membership
($15 adult / $5 child 10-16yrs) gives you
entry into the show both Friday &
Saturday, your renewal and show
schedule are sent to your door each year
– so be one of the first to know what is in
store for the show. Applications forms
are available on line or in the show
schedule.
The Show cannot operate without the
huge amount of help received from
volunteers and the Show Society cannot
thank everyone enough for your time and
effort. If you have a hour or two to spare
on either Friday or Saturday to lend a
hand on the BBQ or Gates for
example.For more details on any of the
above please contact: Leesa Stratford
on 0411 537 600 or Sharon Makin on
0488428776.
All details are now available on our
website or join our Facebook Page
“Robertson Show Society” and keep up
to date with all the news.
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW! https://www.facebook.com/robertsonshow
[email protected]
www.robertsonshow.org.au
Robertson
Inn
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Southern Highlands
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10 Reasons to Start RUNNING !
1.Running Improves your health
*excellent way to strengthen heart
*Ensure efficient flow of blood and oxygen throughout the
body
*can improve your immune system
*can help you lose weight which can improve your health
2. You can lose weight
* Efficient way to burn calories and lose weight.
* Just make sure you don’t think running gives you a gold pass
to eat anything you want !
3. You can meet new people through running
* why not hook up with you local running group “lazy
runners” and meet other running type people
* And yes you can run and talk – a lot of problems of the
world are sorted this way!
4. Running is Free !
However, a good pair of running shoes is helpful!!
5. Running improves your energy levels
* When you are feeling sluggish or tired, running is a great way
to boost your energy, ironic really ?
6. Running will help you feel good about yourself
*Regular runners report an increase in their confidence and
self-esteem. The self esteem benefits of running are increased if
you set a specific goal, a 5km run or even a marathon and
accomplish it. (Lazy runners can help you with that as well!)
7. Running is versatile
* you can choose when, where and who with and you can run
in all weathers !!! Even in Robertson !!
8. Running can help with stress relief
Running, like other exercise, is a great cure for stress,
emotional strain and even mild depression. Research indicates
that healthy adults who exercise regularly are generally happier
than those that don’t (come and chat to our happy lazy
runners!)
9. It’s easy !
Apparently all you have to do I put one foot in front of the
other, in a kind of shuffley sort of a move and off you go!
PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY AROUND
ANTARCTICA AND BEYOND
with GLENN DAWSON.
Glenn is a freelance Photographer specializing in
Wildlife and Nature. A long time ago he was often found
in the bush with a camera in his hands after school,
enjoying Nature and liking what he could see through
the lens of his camera.
To date, he has travelled to 84 countries (a bit over half
way in the World) working in Antarctica on the Stations:
Mawson; Davis; Casey (Aust.); McMurdo (America);
Scott's (N.Z.); Dry Valley, which is on the west side of
the Ross Sea; Abel Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula of
South America where he relived Shackleton's
Footsteps from the Weddell Sea, Elephant Island and
onto South Georgia.
Glenn and his cameras have made 4 trips to the Arctic,
Alaska and Canada working with the Black, Brown, and
especially Polar Bears, Arctic Foxes, Whales,
Albatross. He has also travelled twice to Africa to work
and photograph wildlife and landscape, to mention a
few locations. Glenn says, “One of my greatest loves is
working behind the camera, to freeze images into time.” Robertson is to be treated to a presentation by Glenn,
sharing his love and knowledge of the Antarctic, and
other lands he has visited with a focus on Nature and
Wildlife and Cultures.
All ages welcome.
Date: Saturdays 28th February
Venue :Robertson CTC, Hoddle
Street.
Time: 3pm – 5pm.
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings contact Robertson CTC 4885 2665.
10. why not?
Got something better to do at 6.00 am in the morning ?
Call Liz on 0438 294813
Social tennis in the bush – Friday nights at Tourist Rd Oval
Players of all levels from hit and giggle to those wanting a serious game
are welcome. The gates open at 7pm and a $4 contribution to cover the
cost of lights is appreciated. A BBQ is available so bring whatever you
would like to cook, or just some nibbles for while you are watching the
games.
Tourist Rd Oval in Glenquarry is a beautiful bush oval and Friday night
social tennis is a lovely way to meet new people or catch up with old
friends. If there is enough interest the gates may be open at 5pm for
kids to have a hit before the adults.
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Robertson Residents Shine!
The Inaugural Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards
On December 12th 2014, the inaugural Kiama Electorate
Community Recognition Awards were presented at The
Pavilion in Kiama. Four Robertson residents received
awards acknowledging their contribution to their local
community.
Robert Handley received a Sports Administration Award for his
work with the Robertson Soccer Club; Damien Plain received a
Sports Administration Award for his work with the Robertson
Soccer Club, the Robertson Cricket Club and the Robertson
Bowling Club; Denis Wilson received a Community Service Award
for his photography and promotion of the nature of Robertson.
Amy Aquilina was awarded the Female Junior Sports Award for
her outstanding achievements in basketball.
At 11 years old, Amy has been playing basketball for 3 years and
has been identified as a player of outstanding ability. She currently
plays in the U14 Moss Vale Magic Southern Highlands
representative team. Along with three other girls from the
Southern Highlands, Amy was selected last year to participate in a
three day jamboree in Port Macquarie, attended by fifty other
players from New South Wales.
Robertson Railway Station
and the Iconic Cockatoo Run
L-R: Paul Aquilina, NSW Governor David Hurley, Amy
Aquilina, Gareth Ward MLA
Anzac Day Services 2015
Want something different to do on a Sunday
Afternoon?
Burrawang Memorial, wreath laying
10.15am. Followed by main Service at
Robertson 11am. This year is a special
remembrance being
100 years since the Gallipoli landing.
Why not take the kids on a train ride hauled by a
vintage diesel from Robertson Railway Station to
Moss Vale and return?
Trains leave from Robertson at about 12.30pm
and return to Robertson by about 3pm.
Tickets can be bought on the day of travel from
Robertson Station from 11.30am.
Return Tickets cost $10 Adult, $5 child/
concession, $25 family
The Cockatoo Run is scheduled to run on the
following Sundays:
22 February and 22 March 2015
Further inquiries: Helen Tranter 4885 1394
or Neil Harvey 4885 2823
TRIVIA NIGHT
28th Feb, 7.00pm at the Robertson Bowling
Club EVERYONE WELCOME !
To book phone the Bowling Club (48 851 306)
or contact Aaron (0421 452 167 or [email protected])
$20 per person - table of 6-8 players
Supporting ROBERTSON BURRAWANG CRICKET CLUB
INCLUDES DINNER !
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Robertson Events Calendar
February
8
Sun
9am-3pm
Robertson Markets mob:0408 238 575 Pat
Robertson School of Arts
10
Tues
From 10am
Fettlers Shed History Group ph: 4885 1394 Helen
Fettlers Shed
11
Wed
1.30pm
Robertson Community Centre Management Committee (see page 4)
Robertson Community Centre
12
Thur
5pm
Fettlers Heritage Art Prize meeting ph:: 4885 1598 Anne
Fettlers Shed
13
Fri
10am-1pm
Computer class – Basic computing ph:4885 2665 Karen (see page 5)
CTC@Robertson
18
Wed
From 10am
Fettlers Shed History Group
Fettlers Shed
20
Fri
10am-1pm
Computer class-Word
CTC@Robertson
21
Sat
7 for 7.30pm
Burrawang School of Arts Trivia Night ph: 4886 4565 Annie
Burrawang School of Arts
22
Sun
Cockatoo Run and Loop Train ph: 4885 1394 Helen
Robertson Railway
(see page 8)
27
Fri
10am-1pm
Computer Class – Excel
CTC@Robertson
27
Fri
7.30pm
Burrawang Film Night “Charade”
Burrawang School of Arts
28
Sat
3pm-5pm
Photographic Journey – Antarctica with Glenn Dawson (see page 7)
CTC@Robertson
28
Sat
9am-3pm
Basket making with Jill Taylor (see page 5)
CTC@Robertson
28
Sat
7pm
Robertson Burrawang Cricket Club Trivia Night Bookings ph: 4885 1306 $20
Robertson Bowling Club
includes dinner (see page 8)
March
6
Fri
6-7
Fri-Sat
7
Sat
7
Sat
8
10am-1pm
Computer Class – Email (see page 5)
CTC@Robertson
Robertson Show (see page 6)
Robertson Showground
10am
Piano at Ten – From Words to Music mob 0401 946 289
Bundanoon Memorial Hall
5pm
Autumn Tones–Koto & Shakuhachi Concert ph0405151651
Burrawang School of Arts
Sun
9am-3pm
Robertson Markets
Robertson School of Arts
10
Tues
From 10am
Fettlers Shed History Group
Fettlers Shed
13
Fri
10am-1pm
Computer Class – Powerpoint
CTC@Robertson
14
Sat
Opening of Fettlers Heritage Art Prize Exhibition
Fettlers Shed
14
Sat
9am-3pm
Basket making with Jill Taylor (see page 5)
CTC@Robertson
18
Tues
From 10am
Fettlers Shed History Group
Fettlers Shed
19 &20
Thur,Fri
Seniors Week Activities (see page 5)
CTC@Robertson
21
Sat
Basket making with Jill Taylor
CTC@Robertson
22
Sun
Cockatoo Run and Loop Train (see page 8)
Robertson Railway
27
Fri
Computer Class – Ipad/tablets
CTC@Robertson
28
Sat
9am-3pm
10am-1pm
NSW State Election (see page 1)
Regular Events
3rd Mon
7pm
Wuka Plukas Ukulele Group mob 0429 826 431 Jenny
CTC@Robertson
Every Tues
7.30pm
Trivia Night
Robertson Inn
Every Wed
8.15am
Robertson Walking Group ph: 4885 2936 Martine
Café Pirouette/Butcher
Every Fri
7pm
Live Music
Robertson Inn
Every Fri
7pm
Friday Night Tennis ph: 4888 2293 Lin
Tourist Road Oval
Every Sat
9am-10am
Crop Swap (see page 3)
Outside Rockabellas
1st Sun, 4th Sun
8am
Communion(1st), Morning Prayer (4th)
St Johns Robertson
Every Sun
9.30am
Family Service – Sunday School
St Johns Robertson
1st,3rd,5th Sun
8am
Catholic Service
St Peter’s Burrawang
2nd, 4th Sun
5pm
Catholic Service
St Peter’s Burrawang
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Why not dive in and help with the Robertson pool ?
The Robertson & District Swimming Pool Association has been quietly working away
for many years to get a swimming pool in Robertson.The Association is looking for
more helpers as the project starts heading towards the pointy end of making this
happen.
At the AGM of the Association held in December 2014, it was reported that the
current balance of funds for the pool in the Term Deposit was $213,057.28.
This is all money raised by the Robertson community.
The Committee are currently waiting on the results of a grant application for
additional funding for the project now known as the Aquatic Centre. They
are also waiting for sign off from Council for the rezoning of the selected
ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation) land at the railway end of Caalong
Street. News on this is expected in February.
Once the site is confirmed, a key milestone, the project will be able to progress to the next stage.
Additional Committee members are needed to help with this exciting project as it goes forward.
If you think you can help and would like further information.
Please contact Don Ferguson, Vice President on 4885 1215 or [email protected]
Is Mrs Waters the
longest serving
shopkeeper in
Robertson?
On Australia Day this year, Mrs Hope
Waters celebrated 39 years of owning
the Robertson Newsagency.
When we spoke to Hope in mid January,
she was getting ready for a big bash to
celebrate the milestone.
Congratulations Mrs Waters you are a
legend ! You are one of the important
people that make Robertson the special
place that it is.
Hope Waters at work in the Newsagent
He may look different....but he gets results ! Tony Fountain has a proven record of sales in the
Robertson district and he is looking to increase his
business in the area. If you are looking to sell, and want
an agent with drive and imagination, then Tony’s your
man. Check his website at
www.tonyfountain.raywhite.com or contact him on 0418 238 341 or
email : [email protected]
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